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Prior to changing its name to Abilene Christian University in 1912, the private school originally went by The Childers Classical Institute after Abilene church leader J.W. Childers. Affiliated with the Church of Christ, students are required to attend daily chapel gatherings for worship. The main 260-acre campus resides in Abilene, TX and has a satellite campus, ACU Dallas, about 150 miles away. Students have a wide variety of academic choices ranging from Bible and Ministry to Interior Design among 70 majors and 135 areas of study. Nearly all (93%) of the ACU faculty hold the highest form of degree in their field and the school has an intimate 14:1 student to faculty ratio. Earl Young (Class of 1962) is one of the most notable alumni, winning a 1960 Olympic gold medal in the 4x400m men’s relay. More »

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Percentage of students who began their studies in fall 2015 and returned in fall 2016.

Percentage of students who began their studies in fall 2008 and completed their degree program within 4 years.

Complete Tuition Data

In-State Tuition

$30,830

Out of State Tuition

$30,830

Books and Supplies

$1,250

Living Expenses

Room and Board

Other Expenses

On Campus

$9,310

$3,350

Off Campus

$9,310

$3,350

Off Campus With Family

$3,350

N/A

Total Cost

In-State

Out-of-State

On Campus

$44,740

$44,740

Off Campus

$44,740

$44,740

Off Campus With Family

$35,430

$35,430

Tuition data refer to estimated expenses for full-time, first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduate students for the year 2016-2017, unless otherwise noted. The figure is an estimate and not a guarantee of the actual amount the student may be charged.

The estimated total cost of attendance for out-of-state students living on campus in 2016-2017. This estimate includes the reported average cost of tuition and fees, books and supplies, room and board and "other" living expenses. This figure is an estimate and not a guarantee of the actual amount the student may be charged.

The category "any grant" includes federal, state and local government grants and institutional grants.

Grants provided by federal agencies such as the U.S. Department of Education, including Title IV Pell Grants and Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (SEOG). Also includes need-based and merit-based educational assistance funds and training vouchers provided from other federal agencies and/or federally-sponsored educational benefits programs, including the Veteran's Administration, Department of Labor, and other federal agencies.

Other federal grants: Federal monies awarded to the institution under federal government student aid programs, such as Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (SEOG), DHHS training grants (aid portion only), State Student Incentive Grants (SSIG), and other federal student aid programs. Pell grants are not included in this classification.

Complete Admissions Data

Undergraduate Application Fee

$50

Applications

Number of Applicants

Percent Admitted

Percent Admitted Who Enrolled

Total

10,804

50%

20%

Male

4,229

45%

21%

Female

6,575

53%

19%

SAT Scores of Entering Class

Percentage of Applicants Submitting SAT

56%

Composite

Critical Reading

Math

Writing

25th Percentile

950

470

480

450

75th Percentile

1,180

590

590

570

ACT Scores of Entering Class

Percentage of Applicants Submitting ACT

44%

Composite

Critical Reading

Math

Writing

25th Percentile

22

21

20

6

75th Percentile

27

27

26

8

Admissions data refer to students applying to enter in fall 2015. Application fee data refer to those fees charged to students applying for admission in fall 2015.

The unduplicated headcount of varsity athletics participants divided by the total undergraduate population, multiplied by 100.

Including expenses not allocated by gender/sport.

Including revenues not allocated by gender/sport.

Total FTE (full-time equivalent) undergraduate students divided by total FTE instructional staff not teaching in graduate or professional programs.

Percentage of students who began their studies in fall 2008 and completed their degree program within 4 years.

The estimated total cost of attendance for out-of-state students living on campus in 2016-2017. This estimate includes the reported average cost of tuition and fees, books and supplies, room and board and "other" living expenses. This figure is an estimate and not a guarantee of the actual amount the student may be charged.